'Dahaad 2': Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah and Vijay Varma set to reprise roles, filming to begin in Rajasthan - Reports

Sonakshi Sinha and Gulshan Devaiah are set to step back into uniform as filming for the second season of ‘Dahaad’ officially gears up. Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the gritty police procedural is ready to return with a fresh investigation and more layered storytelling.

According to Hollywood Reporter India, ‘Dahaad 2’ is scheduled to go on floors this month. The upcoming season will be shot in Rajasthan, with the makers fully prepared to roll cameras. Nearly three years after the first season premiered in 2023, the team is now set to expand the series with new twists and darker turns.




Much like the debut season, Rajasthan will once again serve as the primary filming location. The stark landscapes and intimate small-town settings played a key role in defining the mood of the first chapter, and the creators are expected to further deepen this visual and narrative texture in the new season.

Sources suggest that Prime Video is backing ‘Dahaad 2’ on a larger scale, buoyed by the strong response to the first instalment. While the streamer has not yet revealed details about the storyline or release timeline, anticipation around the show continues to build.

A quick recap of 'Dahaad 2'

Set in a small village in Rajasthan, the first season of ‘Dahaad’ followed two police officers investigating the disappearance of 27 women, eventually uncovering the chilling actions of a serial killer. Released in 2023, the series received widespread acclaim and became the first Indian streaming show to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, competing for the Berlinale Series Award.

What lies ahead?

With filming about to begin and expectations running high, ‘Dahaad 2’ promises to delve deeper into its intense world, blending sharp social commentary with unsettling suspense as it brings its compelling crime saga back to the screen.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”